We are now seeking a new Housing Component Manufacturing Operator to join our client's busy and friendly Housing Component Manufacturing Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for component manufacture, including responsibility for material control, component storage, housekeeping, basic equipment maintenance and fabrication support tasks.
This is an ideal opportunity for an individual interested and looking to get into metal work or component manufacturing. This is a chance for someone looking to learn a new skill as you will be working as part of a team in a busy environment, so we are looking for motivated people who take pride in their work and who have a desire to progress their career.
The candidate will also be expected to undertake the following tasks:
Preparation of materials for both stock and subcontract operations
Sub-assembly fabrication (drilling, cutting, rolling, grinding, spot welding, etc)
Component manufacture duties including operating of press machinery, sheet metal machinery and other metalworking equipment.
Completion of works orders and location control
Stock location & re-location of all components and raw materials, maintaining traceability & location control at all times
Regular stock checking & stock query resolution
Basic equipment maintenance
Operating in a 5S environment
Control of workshop consumables
Departmental housekeeping
Providing cover to the Housing Production Team when required, including the movement of goods to and from local suppliers
Involvement in continuous improvement projects
The Candidate
The successful candidate will find this an interesting and challenging position. There is no previous essential experience required for this role but the desirable criteria for this role is:
Desirable:
Experience of working within an Engineering Workshop
Experience of and ability to read Engineering Drawings
Experience in using metal working equipment.
Stock management experience (i.e. booking in and out of parts)
Forklift Truck Licence (preferably Reach)
Team player with good collaboration skills
Good verbal communication
Good level of numeracy
Quality focused with good attention to detail and excellent accuracy
Organised and efficient
Ability to work on own initiative.
Offering a salary of £24,000 - £26,000, profit share scheme, enhanced salary sacrifice pension, retail discounts, two paid volunteering days per year, cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, car maintenance scheme, saving, investments and debt advice, voluntary private healthcare plans and more.
If you are interested please attach your CV and apply today!
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